‘National shortage’ of drivers behind AAH delivery delays, wholesaler says

[helvella]

It is difficult to know how much to believe when it comes to explanations such as that below. I have to say, I have some scepticism. But absolutely no evidence.

‘National shortage’ of drivers behind AAH delivery delays, wholesaler says

• 05 Oct 2022

• News

Wholesaler AAH has apologised to pharmacy contractors impacted by delayed or missed deliveries, citing a “national shortage of commercial drivers” and general “staff shortages”.

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AAH are one of the biggest, possibly the biggest, pharmaceutical distributor and is owned by the same group as own Lloyds pharmacies.

[Justine_Case]

Hi I work for Lloyds Pharmacy, and I have never known things to be as bad as they are at the moment.

We have missed/late deliveries. Shortages of prescription drugs, and over the counter stock.

Pretty much every patient who has a large script, will be owed something - sometimes with no lead date.

Other Pharmacies are affected also. We have customers coming to us having tried several other pharmacies first for a particular out of stock drug.

We are telling customers to try independent Pharmacies in case they can source the item, as Lloyds, Asda Boots etc all use the same supplier/s. However the independents are struggling as well.

So though it is true that AAH does have delivery driver shortages, the manufacturing/supply chain is also responsible.

It is a mess.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Justine_Case]

I appreciate that reply.

At the least, I thought the explanation a bit thin.

[Justine_Case in reply to helvella]

You are very welcome 🙂

[Marz]

I have a feeling this is just the beginning of difficult times ahead. Stock up on what you can whilst you can ....